March 13, 2021 Mallika Srinivasan, CMD, TAFE× Despite some progressive policies and measures, the choices for women in the workforce remain somewhat restricted by social ethos and corporate cultural context, pointed out Mallika Srinivasan, Chairman & Managing Director of leading tractor company TAFE (Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd). “Both during pandemic and prior to pandemic, we really saw outstanding examples of women from all strata of society demonstrating courage and conviction in achieving their goals,” she said while launching the Women Business Council for Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI). She also mentioned about the importance given to women education in South Indian families and the impact of iconic women like Indira Nooyi on corporate world. "Corporate groups such as TVS and Apollo Hospitals have been empowering women in the workforce," she said.